Indaver scheme’s €285,000 funding for local groups and organisations

A TOTAL of almost €285,000 in funding has been earmarked for community groups and organisations across East Meath under this year’s Indaver Community Grants Scheme, subject to formal approval by Meath County Council.

Local Stephen McKee, who is a member of the Indaver Community Liaison Committee, welcomed the proposed allocation.

Cllr McKee said that a number of sporting, cultural and community organisations are set to benefit from the scheme this year. He said that groups including St Mary’s GFC and Duleek-Bellewstown GFC are expected to receive a combined €85,000 for developments at their club grounds.

He added that Duleek AFC Soccer Club is in line for €40,000, while Drogheda Town FC is set to receive €18,000 towards the development of a training area and community walkway.

A number of additional local groups are also expected to benefit, including Duleek Drama Players, Julianstown Youth Orchestra, Duleek Senior Citizens, Donore & Rossnaree Parish Community Development Group and Duleek Heritage Group.

Funding has also been earmarked for local schools, including Donore NS and Mounthanover NS, where proposed projects include upgrades to school play areas.

Sinn Fein Cllr Maria White, who chairs the Indaver Community Liaison Committee, said:

“I was honoured to be elected chair of the Indaver Community Liaison Committee on 2nd April at our meeting to assess applications as part of the 2026 scheme.

“The funding allocated will go to support fantastic initiatives and projects that will be of huge benefit to the community.

“It is important to note the committee works collectively and collaboratively to arrive at decisions regarding funding and no one individual on the Committee can secure funding for a group or take credit for that.”

Cllr White added:

“Under the planning conditions of Indaver, a planning levy is made to the local community for every tonne that is accepted into the Waste-to-Energy facility. The Fund is managed by the Community Liaison Committee and the fund is designed to provide financial assistance to local community-based clubs and voluntary organisations for the development of community projects and works in the locality.

“I look forward to seeing the initiatives and projects that were assessed on paper by the committee coming to life and having an immediate impact on the community," added White.

Final approval of this year’s allocations is expected to be considered at upcoming council meetings.